Oral HISTORY INTERVIEWS
Much of the history that we store in our heads is lost as we age or pass away. Oral history is the practice of recording people’s recollections and personal stories for the future.
Our oral history programme captures the ‘lived experiences’ of the hockey family: the great and the good of our sport; coaches, umpires, players and administrators from all backgrounds and levels of hockey.
Oral History Collection
Welcome to the Hockey Museum’s Oral History Collection. These audio recordings capture the personal stories, memories, and experiences of players, coaches, officials, and fans who have been part of hockey’s rich heritage. Each interview offers unique insights into the game’s evolution, memorable moments, and the people who shaped hockey history. Listen to these voices from the past as they share their passion for the sport and their contributions to the hockey community.
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Kulbir Singh Bhaura is an England and Great Britain hockey player. Born in Jalandhar, India, Kulbir first became involved with hockey by watching international players play for the college team. At the age of 13, Kulbir emigrated to England where he joined Indian Gymkhana Hockey Club. He earned his first England cap in 1979 when he was selected to play against Belgium at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. He also went on to represent England in the Bombay 1982 and London 1986 World Cups (silver medal), and Great Britain at the Los Angeles 1984 (bronze medal) and Seoul 1988 Olympic Games (gold medal). Kulbir describes how his international career began, his memories of the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games, his training regime alongside his full-time job and how he went on to sell hockey equipment after retiring from playing hockey.
Interview date: 2023-01-27
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